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Cookie Policy
This Cookie Policy explains how On Board Compass uses cookies and similar technologies on our website.
Effective Date: 14 September 2026
Last Updated: 14 September 2026
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files that are placed on your device when you visit a website. They are widely used to make websites work more efficiently and to provide information to the site owners.
- Cookies help remember your preferences and actions over time.
- They can be session-based, which are deleted when you close your browser, or persistent, which remain until they expire or are deleted.
Our Use of Cookies
We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, understand how our website is used, and deliver relevant content and advertising.
Types of Cookies We Use
Performance and Analytics Cookies
These cookies collect information about how visitors use our website, such as which pages are most visited and whether users encounter errors. The data is aggregated and anonymous.
- Example: Google Analytics cookies.
- Help us improve site performance and content.
Functional Cookies
These cookies allow the website to remember choices you make, such as your preferred language or region, to provide a more personalised experience.
- Example: remembering your location preference for Australian content.
Advertising and Targeting Cookies
These cookies are used to deliver advertisements that are more relevant to you and your interests. They may also limit the number of times you see an ad and help measure the effectiveness of advertising campaigns.
- Example: cookies set by advertising partners.
- May track your browsing across different websites.
Third-Party Services
In some cases, we use cookies provided by trusted third parties. The following section details the third-party cookies you might encounter through this site.
Third-party cookies are subject to the respective third-party privacy policies, and we encourage you to review those policies for more information.
Your Cookie Choices
You have the right to decide whether to accept or reject cookies. You can exercise your preferences by adjusting your browser settings or using the cookie consent banner on our website.
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Browser settings
Most web browsers allow you to control cookies through their settings. You can usually find these settings in the 'Options' or 'Preferences' menu.
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Cookie consent banner
When you first visit our site, you can choose which cookie categories to allow.
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Opt-out tools
Some third-party services provide opt-out mechanisms, such as the Network Advertising Initiative opt-out page.
Data Retention and Policy Updates
Data Retention
Cookie data is retained for varying periods depending on the type of cookie. Session cookies are deleted when you close your browser, while persistent cookies may remain for up to 12 months or until you delete them.
- Session cookies: deleted at end of session.
- Persistent cookies: maximum 12 months.
Policy Updates
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time to reflect changes in technology, legislation, or our practices. Any changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.
Last updated: 14 September 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
No, you can choose to reject non-essential cookies. However, strictly necessary cookies are required for the website to function properly.
Essential cookies cannot be disabled.
You can view the cookies stored on your device through your browser's developer tools or settings. Most browsers allow you to inspect and delete individual cookies.
Browser developer tools provide a detailed view of all cookies associated with the current site.
Disabling certain cookies may impact the functionality of the website, such as remembering your preferences or logging in. However, the site will still be accessible.
The core editorial content will remain available even when non-essential cookies are rejected.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions about our use of cookies or this Cookie Policy, please contact us using the details below.
Phone
Address
Level 8, 120 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia